The Interaction of Large Space Structures with the Near-Earth Environment
Abstract
The interaction between natural plasmas and satellites orbiting the planets is one aspects of the more general problem of the interaction between collisionless plasma flows and bodies in the solar system. Examples of body- plasma interactions relevant to the solar system are given. The detailed structures, that is, the detailed particle and field distributions in space and time around the bodies, are expected to differ for different types of interactions. However, the basic patterns could be similar since the basic physical processes acting in such interactions are probably similar. Planetary magnetospheres and shocks for example are to be seen as effects whose cause is the interaction between the body (planet's intrinsic and/or induced magnetic field) and plasma (solar wind).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADP002115
Entities
People
- U. Samir
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration